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Ingredients
- Lamb: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), cut into pieces
- Onion: 1, thinly sliced
- Garlic: 1 clove, crushed
- Dry white wine: 1 glass (approx. 200 ml / 7 fl oz)
- Butter: 1/2 knob (approx. 1/2 tbsp)
- Bay leaves: 2
- Juniper berries: 5, crushed
- Peppercorns: 5, crushed
- Fresh rosemary: to taste
- Fresh thyme: to taste
- Fresh sage: to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
Marinated Pan-Seared Lamb
Discover how to make tender and flavorful marinated lamb cooked in a pan. This traditional recipe uses aromatic herbs and white…
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 450 g (approx. 3 1/2 cups)
- Large eggs: 6
- Granulated sugar: 100 g (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Unsalted butter: 100 g (approx. 7 tbsp), softened at room temperature
- Lemon and Orange zest: grated (from 1 each)
- Grappa or anise liqueur: 2 shot glasses (approx. 1/4 cup)
- Candied fruit: 200 g (approx. 7 oz), finely diced
- Liquid honey: as needed for glazing (approx. 1 cup)
- Olive oil: for frying, as needed
- Salt: 1 pinch
- Nonpareil sprinkles: as needed for garnish
Neapolitan Struffoli: The Classic Soft and Golden…
Struffoli are more than just a Christmas dessert; they are the heart of the holidays. These small fried dough balls, glazed…
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour (00): 300 g (approx. 2 1/2 cups)
- Unsalted butter: 130 g (approx. 1 stick + 1 tbsp), softened at room temperature for about an hour
- Granulated sugar: 80 g (approx. 6 tbsp or slightly less than 1/2 cup)
- Egg: 1 large, whole
- Egg yolk: 1 large
- Vanilla baking powder (optional): 1 tsp (Note: if not available, use 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract)
- Lemon zest: from 1 organic lemon, yellow part only (to taste)
Shortcrust Pastry Cookies
The ultimate recipe for perfect shortcrust pastry cookies in just 3 steps. Elastic dough with softened butter that holds its shape.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose Flour: 500 g (~4 cups)
- Margarine (or butter): 150 g (~5.3 oz or 2/3 cup)
- Eggs: 3 whole
- Vanilla: 1 sachet (or 1 tsp extract)
- Lemon Zest: Grated zest of ½ lemon
- Sugar: 200 g (~1 cup)
- Salt: A pinch
- Cooked Wheat (Grano Cotto): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
- Ricotta di Fruscella (or fresh Ricotta): 500 g (~1.1 lbs or 17.6 oz)
- Milk: 200 g (~¾ cup or 7 oz)
- Eggs: 6 whole
- Sugar: 180 g (~¾ cup + 2 tbsp)
- Butter: 40 g (~3 tbsp or 1.4 oz)
- Orange Blossom Water: 1 vial (approx. 2 tsp)
- Candied Fruit: 100 g (~3.5 oz or 2/3 cup) — optional
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting
Thermomix neapolitan pastiera – the heart of…
If there is one dessert that represents the soul of Neapolitan pastry and the essence of Italian Easter, it is undoubtedly…
